Monday, September 24, 2012

Great Ideas For Mothers Day Gift Baskets

By Camille Johnston


It can be a daunting task to choose the perfect Mother's Day gift. It is easy for individuals to run out of ideas, as this special day comes every year. Those who cannot decide on an appropriate item should consider Mothers Day gift baskets. They are easy to design and a theme can be selected to please almost anyone.

To create the ideal basket, the giver should consider Mom's favorite things. For example, if her pastime is sewing, a basket filled with new sewing accessories is the perfect selection. If she is a culinary fan, a basket containing numerous spices and kitchen utensils makes a memorable and stylish gift. Below are some more options for those searching for unique ideas.

Women who love to garden will be highly pleased with a basket that contains seeds, a pair of gardening gloves, and a set of markers for their various plants. A bottle of sunscreen can also be added to the ensemble. For an extra special touch, the items can be placed in an attractive ceramic flower pot rather than a basket.

Those who spend their free time reading will enjoy a basket that contains several new books by their favorite authors. One can also add a book light, a fancy bookmark or two, and some great reading snacks such as nuts, chocolate or gourmet popcorn. A gift card to a local bookstore is also a nice touch so that Mom can shop whenever she wants to indulge in some reading material.

A vast array of possibilities exist for those whose moms enjoy arts and crafts. One can find everything he or she needs to create an interesting basket at a local craft store. If the shopper is aware of the type of project Mom likes best, a themed basket can be designed. If the woman enjoys a wide variety of projects, the shopper can select something new and unusual.

Women who are avid tea drinkers will enjoy a basket containing gourmet tea and numerous accessories. One can select three or four boxes of delicious tea blends, as well as a silver tea ball, some attractive mugs or even a personal sized teapot. Adding cold brew blends is also a nice touch if mom enjoys iced tea.

A wise choice for chocolate lovers is a basket filled with gourmet chocolate treats. This option is easy to create, as all one must do is purchase the brands his or her mother prefers and design an appealing arrangement to be placed in the basket. The ensemble can also be expanded to include a box of hot cocoa.

Those who like the idea of Mothers Day gift baskets, but are unsure about a theme should consider foolproof options such as spa baskets. Virtually everyone uses products such as soap, powder, shower gel, bath oils and loofas. The only thing a person must discover is which fragrances his or her mother enjoys the most. Vanilla or lavender are usually safe choices for those who cannot decide. Regardless of the type of basket one chooses to make, he or she will likely be very pleased with Mom's reaction when presented with such a gift.




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